In what was a very important game, the men’s basketball team went on the road and beat UNC Wilmington in its early season CAA game, 68-46, behind Trae Goldston’s 20 points. Goldston shot 7-for-15, including 6-of-13 from behind the 3-point line and added four assists.
Trey Hampton had a breakout game with a double-double (12 points and 10 rebounds) as well as a block and three steals. Joe Dukes added 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals.
“That was the best game we’ve played for 40 minutes,” said head coach Rod Barnes. “We looked like a different team. Of course I’m very happy with the win, but I’m most satisfied that our guys came out and played with passion and aggressiveness.”
The Panthers are now 3-5 on the season, with Florida State visiting the Sports Arena on Saturday followed by a game at Georgia Tech on Dec. 17.
Congratulations to Brittany Hollins, who recently joined the ranks of the 1,000-point scorers after her performance in the Panthers’ 83-42 win over Alabama State. The senior guard scored eight points to reach the plateau while also adding five steals. Danyiell McKeller led the way with 16 points while Dana Olsen added 14, Jylisa Williams finished with 10.
“Brittany (Hollins) is a truly unselfish player and team leader who has a complete game with her defense, her passing and her rebounding,” said head coach Lea Henry. “She gives us so much energy on the defensive end and plays her heart out, so it is nice to see her reach yet another milestone in her career.”
ON THE DIAMOND
Baseball’s Bradley Logan was named to the 2009 Brooks Wallace National Player of the Year Preseason Watch List by the College Baseball Foundation. The standout from Augusta, Ga., earned All-CAA Second Team honors last season after shattering the school record with 85 hits in a season. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top college baseball player in conjunction with the College Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
Baseball coach Greg Frady will host his annual Baseball Holiday Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Panthersville. The camp is open to experienced players age 14 and up. For registration details, call 404-413-4078 or visit gregfradybaseball.com.
AROUND CAMPUS
From the “Where are they now” file, former Lady Panther Angela Anderson is the head basketball coach at Alpharetta High School. … Former Panther Lance Perique, who was recently drafted by the NBDL’s Rio Grande Valley Vipers, was cut in the first round of roster cuts. Reports said the team will keep in touch with Perique should there be any injuries or players leaving for Europe. According to head coach Clay Moser, “Lance is a kid that we’ll track and see his progress because he’s got a chance to play.” … Join us every Sunday afternoon (4-5 p.m.) for the Rod Barnes/Georgia State Basketball coaches show on WGKA-AM 920. The show is broadcast live from The Panthers Den restaurant in the Citizens Trust Bank building, 75 Piedmont Road, on campus.
Dave Cohen is in his 26th season as the “Voice of Georgia State Basketball and Baseball” on WRAS-FM (88.5) and works on the football radio crew at Furman University in Greenville, S.C.
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